As the Family Engagement Specialist you will provide parenting education training to parents, Positive Parenting Program (Triple P), and specialized training provided by organization.
FamilyForward is committed to upholding the Organizational Health Anchors that we have set for the agency, including safety; mindfulness and self-regulation; relational health; cultural diversity, inclusivity, equity, and anti-racism; clinical lens; vicarious trauma and compassion fatigue.
What puts FamilyForward Out Front:
Get paid to change lives and reshape communities
Strong peer support with a focus on teamwork
Paid time-off for Agency Wellness Week (December 25th to December 31st annually)
Emphasis on professional learning, growth, and development
The diversity of the position gives you opportunities for new experiences.
How we wholeheartedly take care of our people:
Competitive pay & benefits package includes:
Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family
Optional short-term disability
Virtual medical and mental health care coverage
Employee Assistance Program counseling services
Pre-tax medical Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Reimbursement Account for deductible expenses over $1000 individual; $2000 for families
3% dollar for dollar company-matched 403(b) retirement savings account
Company-paid long-term disability and life insurance
10 paid holidays, including 2 floating holidays for religious/cultural celebrations
Wellness Week paid time off December 25th – 31st annually
Paid vacation time and health and wellness leave
Education assistance program
Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligible employer
National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Eligible Site
Member and active participant in the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce
Diversity Awareness Partnership Non-Profit Partner
What to expect on a given day as a Family Engagement Specialist:
You will facilitate meetings between youth in foster care and biological parents, providing guidance to parents
You will assist group members with integration techniques and application skills
You will facilitate group meetings and encourage participation of members
You will provide information to the foster care team as needed
You will be actively involved in the Continuous Quality Improvement processes and standard.
You will complete 20 hours of annual training, 3 hours of which will be in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
As with all positions this is not an all-inclusive list of duties or projects that you will be asked to perform
You would be a good fit for this position if you:
Have a bachelor’s degree in social work, education, psychology, or sociology
Have teaching and/or training in a related field (preferred)
Can exercise discretion and sound judgment
Able to communicate professionally with coworkers, customers, donors, and vendors
Have basic knowledge of and/or training in the Missouri Foster Care program (preferred)
Can be flexible and adapt to changing needs and time pressures
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